Volunteer Opportunities

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

GET INVOLVED · STAY CONNECTED · MAKE A DIFFERENCE

Volunteering with the CAATE is a great way to get involved, connect with colleagues, and further apply your unique experience and knowledge to enhancing athletic training education. If you would like to join a Committee or Council, familiarize yourself with their charter to understand their goals, duties, and anticipated commitment, then consider applying today!

CAATE Inclusive Environment

The CAATE defines an inclusive environment as one that recognizes the contributions of all, regardless of nationality, ethnicity, race, religion, age, sex, marital status, socioeconomic status, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, ability or veteran status.

Benefits of Volunteering:

Builds valuable relationships with colleagues
Increases relevant work experience
Advances your career
Advances the profession
Boosts self-esteem
Reduces stress

Current Opportunities

2026 Call for Commissioners

Apply by April 27, 2026

The CAATE is seeking applicants for the Board of Commissioners, which is the organization’s governing body. It exists to provide strategic direction, set policy, ensure financial viability, provide sufficient resources, and oversee the performance of the executive director.

Serving on the Board of Commissioners is an opportunity to gain valuable experience, expand your network, develop your leadership skills, and define your legacy by giving of your time and talents.

Volunteers are the heartbeat of the CAATE. They offer expertise, unique insight, and diverse experiences from their viewpoint of being a member of the AT community. If you are looking to grow personally and professionally and can make the commitment to serve, and assuming you meet the eligibility requirements below, we invite you to consider serving on the CAATE Board of Commissioners.

Eligibility Requirements

Interested candidates should:

Be individuals of the highest integrity and have an inquiring mind, a willingness to ask hard questions and the ability to work well with others.
Be free of any conflict of interest that would violate any applicable ethics of the CAATE.
Have the capacity and desire to represent the best interests of the CAATE community as a whole.
Make a commitment to serving CAATE’s mission, vision and values.

Desired Qualities

Though not required, the CAATE Board of Commissioners is hopeful individuals with experience in the following areas will consider applying. Applicants DO NOT need to have experience in all areas to apply.

Executive/leadership experience
Critical, strategic, and innovative thinking
BOC-certified Athletic Trainers
Experience representing underrepresented industry and/or organizations
Ability and willingness to devote time and energy to meet the responsibilities and expectations of the CAATE Board of Commissioners
Knowledge of/experience or willingness to become knowledgeable with accreditation standards

How to Apply:

You can review the application format and required materials here. Applications must be received by April 27, 2026.

APPLY HERE

The Process

The CAATE Review Committee will:

Review all applications immediately following application deadline.
As part of the review process, select candidates will be interviewed in May.
The committee will prepare a slate of candidates to be presented to the current CAATE Board of Commissioners for their review, approval, and vote at the June 9 meeting.
Board terms begin July 1.

Board of Commissioners Composition (from the CAATE Bylaws):

The Board shall consist of not less than (7) Commissioners as shall be designated by the Board from time to time and be comprised of not less than four (4) Board of Certification, Inc., (“BOC”) certified athletic trainers, one (1) physician, (1) one public member and one (1) institution administrator, but the exact number of board members shall be determined by the Board. At all times, the majority of the Board must contain a majority of Board of Certification, Inc., (“BOC”) certified athletic trainers.

Commissioners shall hold office until the third succeeding annual meeting of the Board of the Corporation after their appointment and until their death, incapacity, retirement, removal from office, or the appointment and qualification of their successor. A person appointed to fill a vacancy on the Board shall hold office for the unexpired term of his or her predecessor. No commissioner may serve for more than two full terms unless fulfilling the term of President unless an exception is made. Any exceptions must be approved by the majority vote of the Board; provided, however, that the completion of an unexpired term of another commissioner shall not constitute a full term for purposes of the two-term limit on a commissioner’s tenure.

Time Commitment

Serving on the CAATE Board of Commissioners is a significant commitment, requiring dedication, time, and a willingness to actively prepare for and participate in meetings and discussions. The Board usually meets in person twice per year, in the spring and fall, and engages in frequent, usually monthly, meetings of 60-90 minutes. Directors may be asked to serve as a liaison to a committee, council, or other volunteer body, which entails participating in additional virtual meetings and, in some instances, travel.

Residency and Fellowship Peer Reviewers

The CAATE is accepting applications for individuals interested in contributing to the advancement of education in athletic training residency and fellowship programs by serving as a CAATE Peer Reviewer. Persons interested in applying to be a Peer Reviewer should have the below qualifications.

Qualifications:

Applicants must be in good standing with their credentialing (if an athletic trainer, the BOC) and regulatory body (state license, if applicable)
All health care professionals must have an NPI number
Individuals should have experience in one of the following areas (Exceptions will be approved by the Commission):
- Evidence of experience as a health care clinician
- Current or past affiliation with the CAATE
- Current or past affiliation with a CAATE accredited program(s) or health care profession's accredited program
Applicants must demonstrate experience and/or understanding of the CAATE accreditation standards for residency and fellowship programs
Individuals must be able to demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Duties, Roles, and Responsibilities:

Active participation and completion of all required Peer Reviewer developmental activities
Complete conflict of interest forms
Complete peer reviews as assigned; completion of at least one review in any role over a three-year period
Complete all required reports and documentation in a timely fashion (e.g. Peer Review Reports, expense reports, quality assurance documents, etc.)
Quality assurance scores that meet the minimum score(s) established by the Peer Review Committee
Maintain current certification and good standing with the BOC, current state credential (if applicable) and other health care provider licensing
No evidence of an ethics violation or practice sanctions

How to Apply:

You can review the application format and required materials here.

APPLY HERE

Involvement Webinar

Thinking about volunteering for the CAATE? This webinar will provide information on current volunteer opportunities, details on the process, and answer any questions you may have.

CAATE Governance Structure

Interested in applying for a CAATE Committee or Council? See how they fit into the CAATE by reviewing the governance structure.

CAATE Gov't Structure